Thursday, 2026/02/12
Tech Companies Push 70-Hour Work Weeks
Tech companies are adopting "996" culture, requiring employees to work 70+ hours weekly amid fierce AI competition.
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Thursday, 2026/02/12
EU Orders TikTok to Fix Addictive Features
EU orders TikTok to change addictive features or face fines up to 6% of global revenue for violating online safety rules.
Wednesday, 2026/02/11
Philippine Court Recognizes Property Rights for Same-Sex Couples
Philippine Supreme Court rules same-sex couples can co-own property, applying Family Code Article 148 for the first time.
Wednesday, 2026/02/11
Making Olympic Ice
Olympic ice is a specially prepared surface for winter sports competitions, created by skilled technicians called ice masters.
Tuesday, 2026/02/10
India's Struggle with Deadly Snakebites
India faces a severe snakebite crisis, with around 50,000 deaths annually, highlighting challenges in healthcare and antivenom administration.
Tuesday, 2026/02/10
Climate Change Makes Winter Olympics More Dangerous
Rising temperatures force Winter Olympics to rely on artificial snow, increasing athlete injury risks and training challenges.
Monday, 2026/02/09
UK Hospital Becomes Leading Robotic Surgery Centre
Royal Stoke Hospital receives £12m donation to become UK's largest robotic surgery centre, helping over 1,000 patients yearly.
Monday, 2026/02/09
Pokémon Cancels Event at Controversial Japanese Shrine
Pokémon cancels card game event at Japan's Yasukuni Shrine after Chinese backlash, apologizes for lack of due diligence.
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